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Humboldt, NE


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Humboldt, Nebraska

Humboldt, Nebraska, in Richardson county, is 58 miles SE of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 75 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 941.

The People and Families of Humboldt

In Humboldt, about 51% of adults are married. A relatively large number of people in Humboldt live by themselves. The city is known for its large population of single adults.

Humboldt benefits from the stability of its large group of senior citizens.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Humboldt had a median family income of $37,692.

Humboldt Housing

About 79% of housing units in Humboldt are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the city has been around for years. Typical rents in Humboldt are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Nebraska.

Commuting

In Humboldt, 86% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in Humboldt. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.

High Points

Humboldt strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyHumboldt Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 6%Humboldt Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Humboldt Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Humboldt, NE

Comparing Humboldt to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men65
Well-Paid Single Women66
Racial Diversity68
Male Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better66
College Educated Adults53
People Above Poverty42
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times95
Working at Home76
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes710
Housing Recently Built11
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